But why is it so important to Floridians? And why is it such a hot issue in the presidential race?

Kevin Valazquez,6, (L) and Irma Lopez Aguilar stand with others as they show their support for the Obama administration’s immigration reform plan on July 9, 2015 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Here are three things you should know about immigration in Florida.

1. About 19 percent of Floridians were born abroad.

According to the 2014 American Community Survey, Florida has a population of more than 19 million, and an estimated 3,789,829 of those people were not born in the United States. Of that number, an estimated 1,829,820 are not U.S. Citizens.

2. Even more Floridians speak a second language.

Many job-seekers in Florida will see the phrase “bilingual preferred” on job descriptions — and there’s a reason for that. According to the 2013 ACS, more than 5 million Floridians speak a foreign language.

3. Both Republicans and Democrats have made immigration a cornerstone of their campaigns.